Multiple units respond to a fire at the GM plant in Wentzville

(KMOV) – A smokey fire on the lower level of the General Motors plant in Wentzville forced the evacuation of the facility and brought in units from a number of surrounding departments.

The Wentzville Fire Department responded to the fire at 6:30p.m. Friday. They immediately called for a second alarm after they found smoke inside the plant at Highway 70 and Route 61. The size of the plant and a report of a missing employee brought about a third alarm.

Fire crews from Lake St. Louis, Central County and Cottleville responded and the fire was quickly brought under control around 7:00 p.m.

The Wentzville Fire Department said there were no injuries and all workers are accounted for.